Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP·Bible Hill, Nova Scotia
Provide medical, personal care, and safety/behaviour management support to students with diverse cognitive and social abilities. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, and specialized medical needs like tube feeding and catheterization.
Competition #: CC#26-02-185
Position: Educational Assistant
Family of Schools: Cobequid
5.5
27.5
School Hours: 8:55am-2:45pm
Assignment Hours: 8:35am-2:45pm
Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Status: Regular Full-time
Percentage: 10 Months
Salary: As per NSGEU Contract
Post Date: Monday July 13, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 1, 2026
End Date: Wednesday June 30, 2027
Introduction Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behaviour management. The position will require supporting students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities. Additionally, Educational Assistants will also be required to support basic medical/personal care and behavioural/safety support (including but not limited to personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, feeding).
Minimum Requirements - High school completion certificate or equivalent - Recognized diploma or certificate program from a recognized post secondary institution including a formal practicum placement - Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C. (The course must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards). - Ability to perform physical requirements of the position
Closing Notes Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to provide copies of your education credentials and Standard First Aid and CPR- C. You will also be require to provide your original criminal records check and your original child abuse register which will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at employeehealth@ccrce.ca or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations
Requires a high school diploma and a recognized post-secondary certificate or diploma including a formal practicum. Candidates must hold current Standard First-Aid and CPR Level C certifications and be physically capable of performing job duties.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Nova Scotia are often tied to school support needs, student inclusion, and classroom assistance, so candidates with practical experience and relevant training are commonly competitive. This role is competitive because employers may look for a recognized post-secondary diploma or certificate with a formal practicum, current Standard First-Aid with CPR Level C, and the physical ability to meet job demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your practicum details and certification dates before applying.
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